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With the town,with people,forward.
Let's move forward with Forwards.
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Services
Your town's communications, through a single point of contact.
For municipalities, schools, community groups and businesses, we handle everything about getting your message out, from planning to production to distribution. You get one point of contact, less coordination work, and a message that reliably arrives.
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01Product CreationWeb · LP · E-commerce · Flyers · Brochures
02Video & PhotographyCorporate PR · Recruiting · Drone Filming
03Customer Acquisition SupportSocial Media · LINE Setup · SEO
04Local MarketingProjects that share the appeal of your community
05Instruction & ClassesVocational Schools · Corporate Training
06Event ProductionMarchés · Local Festivals
07Digital Transformation for Welfare & Childcare FacilitiesEasing the workload of nurseries and facilities
08Manga & IllustrationClear illustrations that get the message across
Works
From a university awards site to local flyers, kindergarten brochures, and illustrations for a children's gathering place.
Here are some of our recent projects.
Fields We've Worked In
All around town,127 steps forward.
Municipalities, chambers of commerce, kindergartens and nurseries, welfare facilities, nonprofits, organizing committees, and companies.
These are the fields Forwards has worked in together with our clients.
Public
Government & Public Sector
7 projects
Municipalities, chambers of commerce, public school committees, public facilities.
Regional
Community & Organizations
18 projects
Nonprofits, general incorporated associations, organizing committees, children's associations, shopping associations, local events.
Education
Education & Childcare
12 projects
Kindergartens, nurseries, elementary to high schools, universities, cram schools, and lesson schools.
Welfare
Welfare & Healthcare
6 projects
Hospitals, clinics, employment support, senior care facilities, children's community spaces.
Business
Businesses & Shops
84 projects
Corporations, sole proprietors, and shops such as restaurants, beauty salons, and retail.
CLIENT
Those We've Worked With
Kindergartens, schools, sports clubs, restaurants, hair salons, and companies.
Here are some of the clients we've worked with (in no particular order).
FREE CONSULTATION
Why not start with a chat?
Consultations are free. It's fine if your thoughts aren't organized yet. Tell us what's on your mind, just as it is.
REASON
Three Reasons to Choose Forwards
We're not a studio that only polishes appearances. We listen to your vision, understand the community, and see it through from start to finish with a single point of contact.
- 01Listening
- 02Local Outreach Strategy
- 03One-Stop Service
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18years old, working with local children
REASON 01Listening
Listen deeply, to the heart of it.
We listen with empathy, seeking to deeply understand the values and feelings you haven't yet put into words. This is where we begin to bridge the future you envision and reality.
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127 projects delivered
REASON 02Local Outreach Strategy
Know the community, and move it.
We analyze your market area, design the strategy, and create design that moves people. Not just good looks, but "design that works" and sparks real response.
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REASON 03One-Stop
From planning to operations.
Designers, marketers, writers, engineers, and other specialists work together. Websites, flyers, videos, social media: all through a single point of contact.
MESSAGE
Message from the CEO
From unseen worries to visible peace of mind.
When I worked at a kindergarten, I saw the principal struggle with recruiting children and responding to parents. The local soccer club I helped run faced the same worries. People feel uneasy about what they can't see. So we want to give your vision a visible form and deliver it to others. That is where Forwards began.
We build bridges between the towns and people of the Tama area. Even what you don't understand, we explain with care. Town and people, step by step, moving forward together. Please feel free to reach out.
CEO & Creative DirectorYojiro HashiguchiYojiro Hashiguchi
Read the CEO's messageFLOW
From Consultation to Launch
Even if it's your first time, we'll walk through it with you, one step at a time.
Free consultationSTEP 1
Consultation
We listen carefully to your concerns, hopes, and goals
STEP 2
Quote & Contract
A quote tailored to your content and budget
STEP 3
Proposal
We propose the overall structure and design
STEP 4
Production
Specialists in each field bring it to life
STEP 5
First Draft & Revisions
You review it, and we refine it together
STEP 6
Delivery & Launch
Time to go live
STEP 7
Maintenance & operations
Even after launch, we stay by your side to build results
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Serving all of JapanBased in Hino City, Tokyo, we work online with clients across the country.
QCan I come just to consult?
Yes, consultations are free. Even if you don't know where to start, please feel free to get in touch.
QCan you work with clients outside Hino City?
Yes, we accept requests from anywhere in Japan. Meetings can be held online, so please feel free to contact us even if you are far away.
QCan you handle more than just websites?
Yes. Flyers and brochures, photos and videos, social media, events, even instructors: we handle it all through a single point of contact.
QHow much does it cost?
It depends on the scope and your budget. After a consultation, we provide a quote, and the contract begins only once you are satisfied.
QIs it okay if I don't have text or photos?
Yes. We also handle photo and video shoots, and writing such as interview articles.
QWill you look after it after launch?
Yes. We cover maintenance and operations too. We watch the response, make improvements, and keep moving forward.
RESOURCES
Free Tools & Friendly Columns
Free tools for making websites and flyers, open to everyone.
Mr. Hassy explains the tricky parts in a friendly, easy-to-follow way.
How do you announce days off? We asked Mr. Hassy about business calendars
What is a LINE rich menu? We asked Mr. Hassy how to make one
Blurry photos on your flyer! We asked Mr. Hassy about resolution and bleed
The QR code on your flyer won't scan! We asked Mr. Hassy for tips on making one
How do you make that tiny tab icon? We asked Mr. Hassy about favicons
My photo is too heavy to upload! We asked Mr. Hassy about image compression
